THE Marvel Universe is filled with complex and powerful heroes who regularly save the universe from all kinds of enemies. While many have already appeared on the silver screen, there's one untapped (and adorable) warrior perfectly suited for the spotlight: Jeff the Land Shark. He is an Avenger with many powerful friends and a guaranteed hit with all audiences.
Jeff the Land Shark teamed up with Deadpool in 2021 Dead Pool #10 by Kelly Thompson, Gerardo Sandoval, Victor Nava, Chris Sotomayor and Joe Sabino, but Wade Wilson is just one in a growing line of famous faces to claim the unforgettable little shark as a companion. Although he originally spent time close to Gwenpool, Jeff won the hearts of the entire West Coast Avengers team – including Kate Bishop, Kid Omega, and America Chavez.
Jeff is a hero in his own right and is primed and ready to join the MCUwhether as a star for kids or as a sidekick to one of Marvel's existing heroes like Hawkeye or Deadpool.
Jeff the Land Shark's versatile story makes him ideal for the big screen
First appearance: West Coast Avengers #7 by Kelly Thompson, Daniele Di Nicuolo, TrÃona Farrell and Joe Caramagna
Jeff the Land Shark had a rough start in life after being raised by MODOK (alongside several other “land sharks”), but was quickly rescued by Gwenpool and her fellow West Coast Avengers. After being adopted by the entire team and named an official member, Jeff began alternating between teammates. Gwenpool, Deadpool, Kate Bishop, and Elsa Bloodstone spent time as Jeff's caregiversbut he can take care of himself. For a little shark who can't talk and only technically has shark-related abilities, he managed to steal the Eye of Agamotto, bond with a symbiote, and create pseudo-Pym particles.
A team-up between Jeff and Captain Marvel's Flerken, Goose, could be exactly what the world has been waiting for.
Jeff's varied comic book history perfectly showcases his versatility. He is comfortable with many different characters, but can also carry his own story. Jeff has the intelligence to outwit Doctor Strange and the cunning enough to bond with and control a symbiote, as seen in his recent Venom War: It's Jeff Thompson and Gurihiru call. This is exactly the kind of scope needed for a universe as intrinsically connected as the MCU. While some of his friends from the comics already exist on screen, he's easy to adapt to even more characters. A team-up between Jeff and Captain Marvel's Flerken, Goose, could be exactly what the world has been waiting for.
Jeff the Land Shark Deserves to Be the MCU's Next Animal Star
Currently starring in Infinity Comic It's Jeff! by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru
If the success of the MCU Guardians of the Galaxy proved anything, and it's that animal-based characters like Rocket Raccoon can steal viewers' hearts. While Rocket's tragic backstory and endless sarcasm are different from the charms of Jeff the Land Shark, there's room for both approaches in the MCU. Across the aisle, James Gunn's next film Superman The film is set to feature Clark Kent's beloved sidekick Krypto, and many fans are eager to see the canine grace on screen. Jeff is equally versatile and able to adapt to different target audiences and nicheswhether he is played for laughs or as a character to tug at the heartstrings.
In short, there's a lot of room for animal heroes in superhero movies, and it's the perfect time for Jeff to appear on screen. This film genre has evolved beyond the typical idea of ​​comic book heroes, while animation and visual effects have made just about anything possible. Many other characters paved the way for Jeff's success and proved that fans fall in love with them just as surely as their more humanoid friends. The stage is set, the audience is ready and it's time to bring Jeff the Land Shark into the Wonder Cinematic Universe.
Dead Pool #10 is now available from Marvel Comics.